Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

COPD Pathophysiology: Construct One Patient Description

Create a clinical presentation for a COPD patient, linked to pathophysiology & differentiated from other COPD conditions

Cross-Disciplinary Synergy 101: Uniting Expertise for Success

In teams, students interact, share information on their profession, and create cases where each discipline is needed

Rough Draft Workshop: Group Peer Assessment Jigsaw Activity for Case Study or Procedural Writing

Students bring a rough draft of a written group project for peer evaluation and feedback

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Low Stakes Debate

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Building Effective Teams

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Elemental Superhero

Explosives Detective

Muscle Videos

Home Wiring

Newton’s Third Law